On his birthday, I remember R. Lee Ermey.
Born March 24, 1944 in Emporia, Kansas, Ermey was a real-life U.S. Marine who brought unmatched authenticity to his roles. He became iconic as Gunnery Sergeant Hartman in Full Metal Jacket, earning a Golden Globe nomination and delivering one of the most unforgettable performances in film history.
Genre fans know him from The Texas Chainsaw Massacre and The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning, as well as The Frighteners and Willard. He also voiced Sarge in Toy Story and its sequels.
On television, he hosted military-focused shows like Mail Call and Lock n’ Load with R. Lee Ermey, sharing his knowledge and passion with fans.
R. Lee Ermey passed away on April 15, 2018 at the age of 74, leaving behind a legacy defined by intensity, authenticity, and unforgettable presence.
Semper Fi. 🎖️🕯️
Since I’ve been working for no pay for over a month now took advantage to hike part of the Ice Age Trail near Eagle #wisconsin #outdoors #nature #wisconsinstateparks #iceagetrail
